Jersey City (November 18, 2005) — Saint Peter’s College will offer a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for high school graduates at its Jersey City campus starting in September 2006. “Numerous studies confirm the ongoing need for nursing professionals,” said Associate Dean of Nursing Dr. Marylou Yam. “This new program provides an opportunity for those with an interest in nursing as a career to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a variety of health care environments.” Students who enroll in the Nursing Program will earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and will be prepared for professional practice as registered nurses (RNs).
For more information on the specific course of study, please contact the Saint Peter’s College Office of Admission at 1-888-SPC-9933 or email admissions@spc.edu. Since 1981, the College has offered a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at its Englewood Cliffs campus and added a Master of Science in Nursing program for registered nurses at the same location in 1997. Saint Peter’s College is the Jesuit College of New Jersey.
Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s has an enrollment of approximately 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The main campus is located in Jersey City. The College has a branch campus for adults in Englewood Cliffs, NJ and also offers courses at various corporate sites at the Jersey City waterfront and in South Amboy, NJ. Additional information on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing